In a series of messages posted on Twitter, PlatinumGames’ Hideki Kamiya spoke about Bayonetta and Nintendo’s involvement. He was a director on the first game, contributed to the second title, and may have some involvement with the third entry.
Kamiya recalled how, originally, Bayonetta 2 was considered for multiple platforms when it was in development as part of a collaboration with SEGA. However, the game was put on hold because of “circumstances” at the company. After Nintendo stepped in, PlatinumGames was able to finish development, and the rights are with the Big N and SEGA. Nintendo actually allowed the Japanese voice track created for the Wii U version of Bayonetta to be included in the PC version.
Earlier today, Ubisoft shared its latest financial results. In doing so, the company declared itself as the leading third-party publisher on Switch. Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle is currently the top-selling title on the platform for third-party releases.
Ubisoft spoke further about Switch during its financial call. CEO Yves Guillemot stated:
In a tweet earlier today, developer Fuzzy Wuzzy Games teased a new game for “a brand new IP featuring brand new characters.” While it is unclear what console the game will be available on, the developer previously released their 3D action puzzle platformer Armillo on the Wii U eShop in 2014. More details are to come July 3. We will keep you posted.
We have been developing a brand new IP featuring brand new characters. More information about our new project will be revealed on July 3rd. Stay tuned!
— Fuzzy Wuzzy Games (@FuzzyWuzzyGames) February 12, 2018
The psychological horror game Layers of Fear: Legacy is set for a release on Switch February 21. With just little over a week from release, Bloober Team, the game’s developer, has detailed how the Switch’s unique HD Rumble feature will be used in the game in conjunction with the Joy-Con:
Probably the one feature that will stand out immediately will be the ability to open a door or a drawer by the swing of your hand. We have been working with the rumble feature for some time, trying to tune it to an output that won’t spoil the discreet atmosphere of our horror game with over-rumbling (a reaction you would expect to follow a jump scare), but preserving a distinct tactile experience, while exploring the game’s environment.
Last week, Hey Poor Player conducted an interview with the director of SNK Heroines: Tag Team Frenzy, Kaito Soranaka, and the game’s producer, Yasuyuki Oda, to discuss SNK’s upcoming fighting game. During the interview, Oda explained that the development team is working to ensure that there are “no differences” between the Switch and PS4 versions of the game, but that they have had some “growing pains” while developing for Nintendo’s console.
Oda: First off, we’d like to state that we are working hard to make sure that there is no difference between the two platforms the game will be released on. We will say that there are growing pains while developing on the Switch because it’s our first time working with the hardware. That being said, everything we encountered we’ve anticipated beforehand because of those growing pains.
We have a new pair of videos showing more Bayonetta 2 footage on the Switch. These videos showcase Bayonetta wearing Samus and Link outfits respectively. You can check them out below.
With more and more games releasing on Switch this week, it’s possible that you’re starting to run low on storage. There are some titles out there that are rather bulky in terms of file size, and it could even more of an issue if you prefer digital over physical.
If you’re looking for another storage option, you may want to consider the Sandisk Ultra 200GB microSDXC card on Amazon. It’s currently available for for $69. We’re starting to see microSD cards that are 400GB and up, but since those are currently extremely expensive, this isn’t a bad option.
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We’re about four months out from E3 2018. GES, the event planning and marketing company involved with the show, is getting ready and has published the exhibitor manual for the expo. Based on information pieced together from that, we now have preliminary floor plans for this year’s E3.
Nintendo will run its regular booths at the show, sitting on the opposite side of Sony in the West Hall. The Big N has once again reserved the 411 theater similar to past years.
Another gameplay video has emerged for SNK Heroines: Tag Team Frenzy. Have a look at 11 minutes of footage below.
Sometimes You appears to be publishing two new games on Switch. According to Keymailer, North and One Eyed Kutkh are planned for release soon.
North, a short adventure game in which you play as a man who applies for asylum in a city filled with bizarre creatures and customs, is apparently set for March 6. One Eyed Kutkh, a point-and-click adventure game, is apparently just a little behind on March 9. These dates could be temporary, so we’ll keep you updated on any changes.
Continue on below for more on both North and One Eyed Kutkh.
